Acute Care Nursing Assistant
Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Career Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: CEC.ACNA.CC
Program Control Number: 45803
The Acute Care Nursing Assistant Certificate is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge, skills, and clinical knowledge to prepare for the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in an acute care setting. Students will learn to be part of a healthcare team in an acute care setting, under the supervision of a nurse. The curriculum is based on essential topics needed for a CNA to be successful in an acute care setting. In addition, students learn soft skills (VBUS 402) or language skills (ESL 520) that are beneficial for working in a medical/healthcare environment.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Prepare students to successfully work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting.
- Implement safe and competent patient care in an acute care facility.
- Utilize effective infection control, safety, and communication skills in an acute care facility.
- Support students in their nursing career pathway.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass the following ONE course: | 3-10 | |
| VHLTH 105 | Overview of the Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program | 3-10 |
| Students must pass ONE of the following courses: | 12-216 | |
| VBUS 402 | Workforce Power Skills | 12-24 |
| orESL 520 | English for Work 2 | 96-216 |
| Students must pass the following THREE courses: | 100-180 | |
| VHLTH 106 | Acute Care Nursing Assistant Theory | 30-50 |
| VHLTH 107 | Acute Care Nursing Assistant Skills Lab | 20-30 |
| VHLTH 108 | Acute Care Nursing Assistant Clinical | 50-100 |
| Total | 115-406 | |